Creamy Cajun Spiced Chicken Salad | Easy Canned Chicken Salad Recipe
This Creamy Cajun Spiced Chicken Salad is a quick and flavorful recipe using canned chunk chicken breast, enhanced with a spicy Cajun seasoning, crunchy almonds, crisp celery, and diced apple. Combined with mayonnaise and sour cream, it creates a creamy, satisfying salad perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or toast points.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 2 cans Chunk Chicken Breast (7 oz each), liquids drained
- ½ cup Chopped Almonds
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 1 Crisp Apple (Red or Green), diced
- 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
- 4 tbsp Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
- 2 tbsp Sour Cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, add the drained chunk chicken breast from 2 cans. Use a fork to break up the chicken into uniform, smaller pieces to make it easier to mix and eat.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: To the bowl with the chicken, add chopped almonds, diced celery, and diced apple. These ingredients add crunch and freshness to the salad.
- Season the Salad: Sprinkle the dried parsley and Cajun seasoning over the mixture. For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cracked black pepper if desired.
- Add Creamy Elements: Dollop in the mayonnaise or Miracle Whip and add the sour cream to the bowl. These ingredients create the creamy texture of the salad.
- Combine Thoroughly: Using a large spoon or spatula, mix all the ingredients well until the salad is creamy and everything is evenly combined.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and feel free to adjust the seasoning by adding more Cajun seasoning, pepper, or mayonnaise as per your preference.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Cajun chicken salad over toast points, crackers, or as a filling for sandwiches. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 to 5 days for best freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute Miracle Whip with mayonnaise for a sweeter flavor.
- Add a pinch of cracked black pepper for an extra kick.
- This salad is great for quick lunches or as a party appetizer served with crackers or toast points.
- Use fresh celery and apples to maintain the best crunch in the salad.
- Store leftovers properly in airtight containers to maintain quality for up to 5 days.
